Posts by BrazzaB

As Science notes, propylene oxide isn't an organic molecule;

Come on Richard, don't let The Reg down!

Propylene oxide is an organic compound!

Science states: 'And though it isn't directly involved in biochemical reactions' - which means that organic life does not use this molecule, but it is organic as it contains hydrogen and carbon, just as Right Hand states.

Free you say?

Dabbsy - I think you've missed a point - I'm one of the Linux boys - yes I know, Linux isn't for you average Joe, having to occasionally drop into the command line, but it's getting better and easier to use.

There are two things that is worrying MS.

Firstly the obvious - it's free - forever, with as many upgrades as you like, with no tie-ins.

Secondly the security - no antivirus for me! This may, or may not be the norm in the future, but for now you've not got an annual tax a la antivirus. MS has had to abandon Tuesday patch day as there are too many zero day exploits turning up which need to be patched immediately. I my experience of Linux, an exploit rears it's ugly head and you get a patch the next day or so - sometimes the same day! and unles it's a major kernel update, you don't have to reboot every time.

The Linux desktop is coming and it's worrying MS and Apple. I know this, as for the first time a major software vendor, who which I cannot remember - damn my memory - stated that their package was available for download for Windows, Mac AND Linux. More and more software vendors are now catching on to Linux compatibility to expand their reach.

Linux is only going to get easier and more attractive to the public with major vendors now pre-installing their laptops with Linux, leading MS to offer Windows 8.1 very cheaply.

MS is worried - in 20 years time people will wonder why on earth people had to pay £100 or so for Windows 10 Professional.

Re: Re: Horizontal

Keeping it Horizontal.

A single truss will not stay horizontal. A triangular structure with the weight of the battery at the lowest point will be needed. Vulture 2 may have to go through the top horizontal truss, or a rail attached to the side of it.